Let’s work together to make Maine the most exciting place to start and grow your business.
The Roux Institute Techstars Accelerator Demo Day: On December 9, 2021, the ten founders from the 2021 Roux Institute Techstars Accelerator inaugural class took to the stage in Portland, Maine to give their pitches to hundreds of mentors, investors, community members, and press.
The newest innovation hub on the East Coast
According to Techstars, “Portland has emerged as one of New England’s most promising startup hubs. Founders are finding success starting and scaling their companies here, and outside investors are beginning to take notice. Venture capital firms such as Bessemer Venture Partners; Lowercarbon Capital; San Francisco-based Yes VC; Underscore VC and Founder Collective, both based in Boston; and New York Venture Partners have all recently invested in Maine-based startups.”
At the Roux Institute, we’re launching startups, driving talent development, and supercharging industry in Maine. When you join us, you will have unparalleled access to our global research community and expansive entrepreneurial ecosystem backed by our network of founders, investors, mentors, and partners.
Our programming—which includes accelerators, residencies, workshops, boot camps, and more—is designed to support you no matter your launch stage. We’re committed to inspiring entrepreneurial thinking across the state of Maine and providing the opportunities you need to grow, launch, and sustain your business.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur
Education and experience designed for enterprising individuals
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Entrepreneurship Treks
Two-week, high-intensity entrepreneurship programs that combine classroom learning with field study excursions to local startup companies in a variety of tech sectors
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Start Summit
Start Summits are fun, fast-paced weekend events where you’ll experience building a startup team and racing to develop a business, all with the support of experts, colleagues, and good food!
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Venture Creation and Acceleration
Supporting high-growth ventures and ideas that have the potential to fundamentally alter the way we live and work
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The Roux Institute Techstars Accelerator
Supporting high-growth early-stage teams
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Founder Residency
Supporting underrepresented early-stage founders
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Support and Community
Exclusive talent, mentor, and investor networks that power our programs
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Mentor Network
Helping our founders unlock their full potential
Capital Network
Access to our high-growth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Our Portfolio
The Roux Institute is attracting new companies and talent to Maine, investing in the talent and companies that are already here, and fostering deep connections across all layers of the startup ecosystem. Learn more about the people behind our programs and the companies who are disrupting industries and changing the world.
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Inaugural Class
10 early-stage companies from the Roux Institute Techstars Accelerator
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Founder Residency
The Roux Institute Founder Residency includes everything from living stipend, to a network of expert advisors
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Startup Residency
Is Maine the next big innovation hub?
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Techstars Accelerator Demo Day
Ten startups pitched their services to more than 100 potential investors at the first annual Demo Day
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Startups in Techstars Accelerator Set to Relocate to Maine
Three Techstars Accelerator companies set to relocate to Maine
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Startups in Techstars Accelerator Set to Relocate to Maine
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Mallard Enterprises
Mallard Enterprises, is developing commercial aircraft that can land on airport runways or bodies of water
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STEM education with jobs
Roux Intitute shows early impact of aligning STEM education with jobs